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| Peace Bridge in Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland |
“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel
to say your nightly prayer.” Maya Angelou
It is joyous to see the
Peace Bridge which curves from one side to the other of the City across the
Foyle. It is a symbol of peace and possibility – hands across the divide - joining together two parts.
Around the world there are
symbols of peace and remembrance. Why? There is a link I think between peace
and remembrance, thanksgiving and healing within communities. We see it at
times of remembering those who died during a war on all sides of a conflict. We
recognise our common humanity.We know we cannot take peace
for granted but need to sustain an ongoing dialogue with those we disagree
with.
It has a special significance
for me as my husband comes from Northern
Ireland and grew up within the Catholic
community. I on the other hand was born in mainland England
and grew up with the influence of the Protestant Church.
Today I
am thankful for all who have worked for peace in Northern Ireland; all who had the
will, the courage and the vision. It has been a long hard road. There is still
work to do. It gives me hope when I look at conflicts around the world or even
nearer to home in our communities.
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